Bird Dawgs Routed Early in Lopsided 20-2 Loss
Published on June 18, 2025 under Frontier League (FL)
Down East Bird Dawgs News Release
Down East Bird Dawgs shortstop Kam Guidry (left) and second baseman Trotter Harlan
(Down East Bird Dawgs)
KINSTON, N.C. - The Down East Bird Dawgs were overwhelmed early and never recovered, falling 20-2 to the Tri-City ValleyCats on Wednesday night.
Tri-City scored eight runs in the second inning on three hits and six walks to take an 8-0 lead.
The Bird Dawgs got on the board in the bottom of the second when Jaylen Smith hit a sacrifice fly to make it 8-1.
The ValleyCats added a run in the third, fourth, and sixth innings to extend their lead to 11-1.
Tri-City brought home nine runs in the seventh, highlighted by a grand slam from Oscar Campos, to take a 20-1 lead.
The Bird Dawgs scored their final run in the ninth when Elias Stevens came home on a fielder's choice by Trotter Harlan, as they fell 20-2 to Tri-City.
Connor Wilford (4-1) earned the win, allowing one run on five hits while striking out nine over seven innings.
Zach Grace (1-4) took the loss, surrendering eight runs on four hits in 1 2/3 innings.
The Bird Dawgs dropped to 11-22 and are set to face the ValleyCats in Game 3 of a six-game series on Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
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 Down East Bird Dawgs shortstop Kam Guidry (left) and second baseman Trotter Harlan |
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